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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2520/96 by Fernand HERMAN to the Commission. Moonlighting in the Commission
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, HERMAN
Subjects: Belgium, European Commission, labour tribunal, moonlighting, provision of services, service occupation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2520/96 by Fernand HERMAN to the Commission. Moonlighting in the Commission  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0049 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2520/96 by Fernand Herman (PPE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: Moonlighting in the CommissionAn article entitled 'Moonlighting in the Commission', signed by Mr G. Dewarichet and appearing in 'Le Soir' newspaper of 3 and 4 August 1996, contains allegations concerning totally illegal practices concerning staff recruitment. According to the article, DG IX and the Commissioner responsible had been informed and a letter sent to Mr Santer, who had not replied.Can the Commission confirm or refute the revelations contained in the above article?Should the Commission be forced to confirm these allegations, which would be regrettable, can it say what steps it has taken or will take to end these illegal practices?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (3 December 1996)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question P-2814/96 by Mrs Dury ((See page 81. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2448/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Council. A European legal status for the regions
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, MORETTI
Subjects: European treaties, Italy, accession to the European Union, economic development, intergovernmental conference (EU), regional law, regions of Italy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2448/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Council. A European legal status for the regions  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0015 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2448/96 by Luigi Moretti (ELDR) to the Council (25 September 1996)Subject: A European legal status for the regionsIn view of the fact that under the present Italian constitutional order some Italian regions already possess, in common with the German Länder, exclusive powers or, at the very least, powers rivalling those of the Italian State;Given that the implementation of numerous Community provisions is a matter for the regions;Given that at the present stage in the development of Community law the regions can maintain direct relations with the Commission for the implementation of regional projects of European interest;Is it legally feasible, on the occasion of the revision of the Treaties, to:- take due account of the European legal status of the regions, and in particular Padania?- confer a right to undertake and to be a party to judicial proceedings?- confer a right to attend the deliberations of the Council on issues that directly concern it?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2448/96 and E-2450/96 (17 January 1997)The Treaty can be amended only following an inter-governmental conference which, as its name suggests, is a conference between Member States' governments.The Council as such is not qualified to reply to the questions put by the Honourable Members.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2496/96 by Salvador GARRIGA POLLEDO to the Commission. 1997 budget - category 2 payment s
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, GARRIGA POLLEDO
Subjects: draft budget (EU), guarantee, less-favoured region, payment appropriation, supplementary budget













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2496/96 by Salvador GARRIGA POLLEDO to the Commission. 1997 budget - category 2 payment s  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0101 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2496/96 by Salvador Garriga Polledo (PPE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: 1997 budget - category 2 paymentsIs the Commission prepared to submit a supplementary budget in 1997 if the payment appropriations in category 2 prove insufficient?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (17 October 1996)If payment provisions in the 1997 budget as a result of the cuts operated in the draft budget prove insufficient to ensure that the commitments are covered by payments in the areas of objectives 2, 3, 4, 5, the Commission will introduce a supplementary budget at the beginning of October 1997.The Commission made a declaration along these lines on the occasion of the budget Council on 25 July 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2512/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. VAT and air transport
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: VAT, air transport, carriage of passengers, common transport policy, restriction on competition, tax harmonisation, ticket, transport price













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2512/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. VAT and air transport  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0012 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2512/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council (25 September 1996)Subject: VAT and air transport1. How and when does the Council of Ministers intend to bring air tickets into line with the VAT (Value Added Tax) provisions for the different modes of transport (railways and roads) in the different Member States?2. How high (in percentage terms) could the VAT be?3. What will be the cost (in absolute figures) of introducing VAT on air tickets?Answer (13 February 1997)The VAT arrangements appliacble to the different modes of passenger modes of transport (air, sea, inland waterway, inland, rail, road) are laid down in the Sixth VAT Directive, which provides that such transport is taxed on the basis of the distances covered in the different Member States.)As regards the VAT rates applicable to the carriage of passengers,the current situation is as follows:- the national carriage of persons is taxed quite differently in the various Member States;- the intracommunity carriage of persons is generally zero-rated.With a view to achieving a common VAT system, in 1992 the Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive confined to the transport of persons by road and inland waterway. That proposal did not tackle the question of the relationship between those sectors and the other modes of transport (in particular rail and air transport). The Commission announced that it would cover this question in a report it undertook to submit before the end of 1994, which would make an overall assessment of the VAT situation in the passenger transport sector and examine the risks of distortion of competition between the various modes of transport.In the absence of that Commission report the Council is unable to provide the information which the Honourable Member requests. It is however well aware that this issue is of considerable importance for the future development of transport in the Union.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2522/96 by Riccardo NENCINI to the Commission. Tourist coaches in Florence
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, NENCINI
Subjects: Tuscany, bus, equal treatment, free movement of persons, local government, metropolis, tourism, tourism policy, urban economy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2522/96 by Riccardo NENCINI to the Commission. Tourist coaches in Florence  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0149 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2522/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: Tourist coaches in FlorenceThe Florence municipal authorities have recently adopted measures to limit access by tourist coaches to the city. Under this system a sliding scale of fees will be charged for access to the city centre. However, access will only be authorized for some of the dozens of tourist coaches arriving at the city gates each day. This measure is likely to discriminate against a large number of tourists who will thus be unable to complete the full itinerary agreed on prior to the introduction of these restrictions. Since these measures were adopted at the height of the tourist season without any prior warning and hence without the agreement of the professional sectors and travel agents involved and in view of the unfavourable economic impact on the city of Florence which is already making itself felt, will the Commission take action to ensure that all tourists wishing to visit the city are able to fully exercise their basic right to do so and that no discrimination is allowed to occur in this respect?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (15 October 1996)The information provided by the Honourable Member of Parliament on the measures taken by local authorities to limit access to town centres by tourist coaches does not establish that there is any discriminatory treatment or restriction on freedom of movement incompatible with Community Law.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation` () (97/C 30/09)#
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Economic and Social Committee
Subjects: Community certification, administrative procedure, civil aviation, harmonisation of standards, technical regulations













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Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation` () (97/C 30/09) -   


Official Journal C 030 , 30/01/1997 P. 0025 





Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation` () (97/C 30/09) On 13 June 1996 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Article 84 of the Treaty, on the above-mentioned proposal.The Section for Transport and Communications, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 24 July 1996. The Rapporteur was Mr Moreland.At its 338th Plenary Session (meeting of 25 September 1996), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following Opinion by 95 votes for, 4 votes against and 5 abstentions.1. Commission ProposalThis amendment to Council Regulation 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation is an extention of that regulation [following agreement of the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)] to cover small commercial aircraft and rotorcraft which were not covered in the annex to 3922/91.2. Committee OpinionThis proposal has widespread support from the aviation industry and technical experts and is a contribution to higher safety standards in the aviation industry. The Committee supports the proposal.Brussels, 25 September 1996.The President of the Economic and Social CommitteeCarlos FERRER() OJ No C 179, 22. 6. 1996, p. 9.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2464/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Council. Human rights in Sri Lanka
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Sri Lanka, civil war, human rights, military occupation, refugee, return migration













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2464/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Council. Human rights in Sri Lanka  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0008 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2464/96 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Council (25 September 1996)Subject: Human rights in Sri LankaGiven the continuation of the civil war in Sri Lanka, what evidence had UNHCR produced to back up its statement on the return of asylum-seekers of 3 February 1995 and 23 June 1995 (ref. Note from European Union Council dated 15 January 1996) that human rights for Tamils have improved to an acceptable level?Answer (13 February 1997)The position of the UNHCR on eligibility guidelines on Sri Lanka asylum seekers as transmitted on request to the EU Council states that the referenced position of January 1996 does not require revision. New positive developments - like a massive voluntary return of the Tamil population to the government controlled Jaffna area - must be taken into account. According to the UNHCR, the civil population is reported to face no particular serious problems with the Sri Lanka army: the general treatment of the population by the SLA is reported to be fair.
96/584/EC: Commission Decision of 25 September 1996 amending Commission Decision 95/340/EC drawing up a provisional list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of milk and milk-based products and revoking Decision 94/70/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: food technology, health control, import, milk, milk product, third country













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96/584/EC: Commission Decision of 25 September 1996 amending Commission Decision 95/340/EC drawing up a provisional list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of milk and milk-based products and revoking Decision 94/70/EC (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 255 , 09/10/1996 P. 0020 - 0020 





COMMISSION DECISION of 25 September 1996 amending Commission Decision 95/340/EC drawing up a provisional list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of milk and milk-based products and revoking Decision 94/70/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (96/584/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (1), as last amended by Council Directive 94/71/EC (2), and in particular Article 23 (2) and (3) thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 95/340/EC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 96/325/EC (4), establishes a list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of milk and milk-based products;Whereas following the receipt of additional information from the Canadian authorities it is appropriate to review the position of these third countries on the aforementioned list;Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 In the Annex of Decision 95/340/EC, the line referring to Canada is hereby amended as follows:>TABLE>Article 2 This Decision is addressed to Member States.Done at Brussels, 25 September 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 33.(3) OJ No L 200, 24. 8. 1995, p. 38.(4) OJ No L 123, 23. 5. 1996, p. 24.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2482/96 by Michl EBNER to the Commission. Anti-smoking campaigns
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: EBNER, European Parliament
Subjects: action programme, cancer, common organisation of markets, market support, public awareness campaign, public health, smoking, tobacco













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2482/96 by Michl EBNER to the Commission. Anti-smoking campaigns  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0018 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2482/96 by Michl Ebner (PPE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: Anti-smoking campaignsIn Written Question E-1372/96, ((OJ C 365, 4.12.1996, p. 4.)) tabled on 3 June 1996, the Commission was asked to say:- what action was being taken to combat the causes of cancer and what projects would be implemented to encourage non-smoking, thereby giving practical form to the fight against cancer; and- why support for tobacco consumption was not being abolished, bearing in mind that tobacco consumption is so seriously damaging to health.On 16 July 1996 Mr Flynn, on behalf of the Commission, gave an entirely non-committal answer in which he noted, among other things, that support for the market in raw tobacco was granted under the common market organization approved by Parliament and the Council and, as such, did not act in any way as an incentive to tobacco consumption.In the light of the foregoing, will the Commission now say:1. whether it will revise its totally unacceptable view;2. whether it will not propose to Parliament and the Council that support measures for raw tobacco be discontinued and the common market organization abolished;3. whether it does not believe that supported prices for raw tobacco constitute an incentive to tobacco consumption, given that, because of the EU's support measures, the drug, the proven trigger factor in 30% of all cancer cases, is offered more cheaply to consumers, a fact which no doubt encourages them to smoke;4. whether it will at last abandon its hypocritical attitude, at least as far as this matter is concerned?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (4 December 1996)This matter is at present under active consideration by the Commission. A supplementary reply will be provided to the Honourable Member at that juncture.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2489/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Monitoring of expenditure
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: European Commission, European Court of Auditors, activity report, administrative court, budgetary control, competence of the Member States, exchange of information, financial control, fraud













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2489/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Monitoring of expenditure  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2489/96 by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: Monitoring of expenditureIn connection with the monitoring of expenditure, the European Parliament has, in a number of resolutions, declared its support for strengthening the Court of Auditors in the fight against fraud and for cooperation in this area with national auditing bodies.What measures can the Commission propose for attaining these objectives?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (8 November 1996)It does not fall within the competence of the Commission to make proposals relating to the role and functioning of the Court of auditors. In the context of the Intergovernmental Conference, the Court of Auditors has proposed certain amendments to the EC Treaty. These aim at improving respect of the Court's present rights and competencies.Article 188.C.3 of the EC Treaty deals with the relationships between the Court of auditors and national audit bodies.The role of the Court in the fight against fraud is indicated in the last report of that institution ((OJ C 303, 14.11.1995. )). This report underlines that the primary responsibility for prevention, detection and investigation of fraud lies with the Member States and the Commission.With regard to fraud, the Commission and the Court of auditors are cooperating closely and have agreed to reinforce the exchange of information between them. This cooperation covers not only the expenditure side but also the income side of the Community budget.In the broader context of sound and efficient management (SEM 2000) discussions involving representatives of the Member States, the Parliament and the Court of auditors are taking place. Two members of the Court of auditors were invited on a personal basis to participate in the discussion. The subjects so far covered include the question of how to provide for a greater involvement of the Member States in responding to particular criticisms in the Court's annual report and statement of assurance without disturbing the interinstitutional balance.In a long-term perspective, the Commission is improving the coordination between the Commission and the Member States, notably by bilateral agreements (financial protocols), which the Financial Controller has signed with her counterparts in, until now, eight Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2493/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Statements by the Commissioner for agriculture concerning sheep
Date: 1996-09-25
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: animal disease, consumer protection, goat, health control, livestock, livestock farming, public health, sheep, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2493/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Statements by the Commissioner for agriculture concerning sheep  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0010 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2493/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (25 September 1996)Subject: Statements by the Commissioner for agriculture concerning sheepOn what evidence did the Commissioner for agriculture, Mr Fischler, base his statements towards the end of July 1996 on the possible risks of consuming sheepmeat?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2491/96, E-2492/96 and E-2493/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (5 December 1996)Scrapie has been notifiable in the Community since 1 January 1993. However, the statistics are kept by the Member States and are not provided to the Commission. The level of infection varies widely and clear statements about the status of most countries cannot be made.Evidence that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) can be transmitted experimentally to sheep was published in the scientific press in June 1996. This evidence was the basis for Mr Fischler's statement in July 1996. In order to assess the situation fully, the Commission asked the scientific veterinary committee to give its advice on this matter and on measures to combat the spread of this group of diseases.The scientific veterinary committee pointed out that scrapie has not appeared to present a hazard to humans. The committee also pointed out that there is no evidence that BSE has naturally infected sheep and goats in any Member State, but this risk cannot be excluded. In the opinion of the committee, the risks can be significantly reduced by prohibiting the use of certain materials in the human food and animal feed chains.The Commission has prepared proposals with a view to implementing the advice of the scientific veterinary committee.